CAF is dedicated to creating awareness of, and appreciation for, anime, manga, Japanese history and culture. We run Anime conventions, publish books and run animations at same conventions.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Chairman Board Chair 75th to 90th percentile | $120k $128k |
Social Media Officer Key Employee 25th percentile to median | $58k $62k |
Treasurer 25th percentile to median | $29k $31k |
Operations Manager 25th percentile to medianvs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | $29k $31k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 1 unpaid individual.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at CALIFORNIA ANIME FOUNDATION equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
Based on 17,098 arts, culture & humanities organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 140%
from 2023
From $50k in 2023 to $120k in 2024.
Estimated with Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board Chair pay rose 140% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 6%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 260% from 2023 to 2024.
- Operations Manager pay rose 260% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about CALIFORNIA ANIME FOUNDATION
What does the Board Chair of CALIFORNIA ANIME FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Chair of CALIFORNIA ANIME FOUNDATION received $120,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Chair roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Chair pay at CALIFORNIA ANIME FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Board Chair at CALIFORNIA ANIME FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at CALIFORNIA ANIME FOUNDATION equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are CALIFORNIA ANIME FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, CALIFORNIA ANIME FOUNDATION reported $1.7M in total revenue and $1.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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